Dog Care: Ear Care 101

by | Apr 20, 2013 | Food for thought

Ear problems are the second most common reason dog owners take their dog to the veterinarian, according to a survey by Veterinary Pet Insurance. Wet ear canals can predispose a dog to ear infections. When bathing your dog, keep water out of her ears by inserting...

Caring For a Deaf Dog

by | Apr 10, 2013 | Food for thought

Types of Deafness There are two types of deafness – acquired and congenital. Congenital deafness occurs due to a defective gene that results in a malformation or nonfunctional ear. In Susan Cope Becker’s book, Living With A Deaf Dog, 64 dog breeds with reported...